US Bridges

Kettle Springs Rd. over Illinois River-Wash

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.52 MI NW of SH 265 · Structure no. 000000000018809

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kettle Springs Rd. over Illinois River-Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kettle Springs Rd. over Illinois River-Wash in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKettle Springs Rd.
CrossesIllinois River-Wash
Location0.52 MI NW of SH 265
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90909, -94.28996
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kettle Springs Rd. over Illinois River-Wash built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kettle Springs Rd. over Illinois River-Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Kettle Springs Rd. over Illinois River-Wash carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kettle Springs Rd. over Illinois River-Wash?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kettle Springs Rd. over Illinois River-Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.